PPT-20.6 Enzyme Cofactors and Vitamins

The ribbon representation of carboxypeptidase shows a Zn 2 cofactor orange sphere in the center of the active site held in place by amino acid residues in the active site Learning Goal . Shining a Spotlight on the . Power of Vitamins. About the Campaign. The . Vitamins in Motion . campaign is an initiative to . raise awareness. and . advocate . for increased access, through . innovative solutions. Resources. Lecture: 2009, Dr. Sylvia Kehoe, UW—River Falls. Textbook: The Veterinary Technician’s Pocket Partner, Marisa Bauer. Resources. Walter J. Taylor. Agricultural Educator and Co-FFA Advisor. Vitamin A. A. Fat soluble. , carotene converts to vitamin A for . vision, growth, nerves. Liver, yellow fruits and vegetables, oranges, pears, broccoli. Night blindness, poor eye sight, poor skin and hair. • Vitamins are essential for life. • Vitamins are needed in small amounts. • Vitamins do not provide energy. • . Vitamins have to be supplied by . foods. History. Vitamins and Minerals. Sodium:. Functions. Fluid and electrolyte balance. .. Associated with blood pressure and pH balance . in the body.. Required for nerve impulse transmission. .. Assists in the transport of certain nutrients . Objective:. The objective of this experiment is separate vitamins A and C through an extraction and to confirm the separation using NMR.. Chemicals. . Retinol (Vitamin A). Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Myth: As part of a healthy diet, people need to take dietary supplements. FACT. A diet that contains a variety of healthful foods usually supplies all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. organic. compounds. Required in . small amounts. Functions. :. Regulate Metabolism. Help convert the . 3. . Organic Energy Yielding Nutrients. into ATP. Promote Growth and Reproduction. Deficiencies can result in serious illnesses.. Protein. Caffeine. Creatine. Products. VITAMINS AND MINERALS. Vitamins . and minerals are organic compounds found in high concentrations in fruit and vegetables. Though they are all needed for proper bodily function, there are a few that are important for performance.. Therapy of enzyme defects: general considerations. How many organs are affected by the enzyme defect: One organ, a few, or all organs?. How severe is the defect?. Can the defect be adequately controlled by conventional treatment?. 1. Vitamins. Organic compounds. . Required in small quantities. . Needed for a variety of biochemical functions.. They do not enter in tissue structure.. Cannot be synthesized by the body, . must be supplied by the diet.. Vitamins is the term used for a group of potent organic compounds which occur in minute quantities in food and which are essential for some specific body functions such as regulation, maintenance, growth and protection.. 2- ISOENZYMES:. Some . of the enzymes are present in more than one form having the same molecular weight and differ in conformational structures called isoenzymes, e.g. Trypsinogen isoenzymes . are present . Regulation of enzymes Introduction andProperties of Enzymes Enzymes are characteristics to facilitate the Enzyme-catalyzed reactions take place Reactants need to pass over the energy barrier, Catalys